The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor McKenzie presiding and Councillors Bobick, Jacobson, Friesen, Whyte, Delaurier and Sakal present.
Minutes:
1. RESOLVED that the Agenda for the October 2nd, 2012 regular meeting of Council be received.
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2. RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 18th, 2012 regular meeting of Council be adopted as received.
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3. RESOLVED that Herman Barker be promoted to position of Full Time Labourer effective October 4th, 2012 and as per conditions outlined on Schedule “A” attached.
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4. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 15/2012 being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 5/2010 to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds for construction of a new municipal office in the Town of Swan River be read a first time.
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5. RESOLVED that Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Rural Municipality of Swan River and the Town of Swan River to provide and document the intention of the Town of Swan River to allow for a road originating on Pt. NW 17-36-27W in the R.M. of Swan River to connect and have unimpeded access to 6th Ave. W. in the Town of Swan River.
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6. RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign Change Order 10 RI for the Swan Valley Recreation and Wellness Centre and regarding the precast pile installation.
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7. RESOLVED that the tender submitted by Protech Scales Ltd. of Winnipeg, MB for the supply and install of foundation, scale and necessary electronics/control devices including software at the Swan River Landfill Site be accepted as per Schedule “A” attached.
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8. RESOLVED that Eric Arp, Assistant Superintendent of Works be authorized to attend the Manitoba Building Officials Association Annual Fall Seminar being held October 24th & 25th, 2012 in Winnipeg, MB.
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9. RESOLVED that Fire Chief Fedorchuk and four firefighters be authorized to attend the Manitoba Emergency Services Conference being held in Brandon, MB October 11th through 13th, 2012.
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10. RESOLVED that the Financial Statement for the month ended August 31st, 2012 be adopted as received.
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11. RESOLVED that the Handi Van Report for September 2012 be received.
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12. RESOLVED that the assessment alterations amendments as listed by Manitoba Local Government Assessment Services dated September 19th, 2012, be made to the 2012 Tax Roll under authority of Section 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act.
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13. RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Works and Building Inspection Reports be received.
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14. RESOLVED that council request the designation of Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner be given to Fire Chief Darren Fedorchuk.
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15. WHEREAS, credit unions have demonstrated for more than a century how people can pull together to solve mutual, financial problems; to promote consumer education; and to develop more fully the potential of each human being through co-operative effort; and
WHEREAS, the pooling of savings in their credit union enables the members to meet their need for credit at the lowest possible cost, combating usury, unfair credit practices and encouraging thrift; and
WHEREAS, service to the members is the primary function of each credit union; democratic action is the sole form of credit union government; and the spirit of co-operation is the guiding principle in helping people to help themselves; and
WHEREAS, co-operatives/credit unions are community builders, as they help people to take pride in “helping people help themselves”; they make people “masters of their own destiny”; and, they re-invest their earnings in the community. This is reflected in their theme for 2012, “Members Matter Most.”
WHEREAS, the Town of Swan River has a credit union, whose membership represents a significant portion of our population, who work together to provide themselves with financial services, thus building a better community in which to live;
THEREFORE I, by the powers vested in me, do hereby declare October 18th, 2012 as Credit Union Day to be observed in Swan River and urge our citizens to join with credit union members around the world in celebration and recognition of the services and benefits of credit unions everywhere.
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16. RESOLVED that the following Building Permit Applications be received:
95/12 423 11th Ave N Weeping Tile
6/12 443 10th Ave N Weeping Tile
97/12 126 7th Ave N Six-Plex
98/12 426 Dixie Rd Wooden Shed
99/12 125 6th Ave S Sign
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17. WHEREAS the Town of Swan River encountered overland flooding during the June 2012 heavy rains which resulted in sewer back-up damage in many homes;
AND WHEREAS this damage would cause financial hardship for homeowners;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town of Swan River apply to Manitoba Emergency Measures to provide Disaster Financial Assistance for the private sector.
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18. RESOLVED that the accounts as follows be hereby approved for payment:
(1) General Accounts from Cheque No. 12078 to No. 12147 for a total of $555,457.70
(2) Payroll Account from Cheque No. 2930 to No. 2939 for a total of $90,703.12
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19. RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act, Council go into Committee and close the meeting to the public.
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20. RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 152(4) of The Municipal Act this meeting be reopened to the public.
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21. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 12/2012 being a by-law to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds to upgrade the mechanical piping and pumping and fully replace electrical components plus installation of additional monitoring equipment at the Ross Street Wastewater Pumping Station located at 1422 Ross Street be read a first time.
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22. RESOLVED that By-Law No. 13/2012 being a by-law to provide for the expenditure and borrowing of funds to upgrade the mechanical piping and pumping and fully replace electrical components plus installation of additional monitoring equipment at the Heyes Street Wastewater Pumping Station located at 315 Heyes Street be read a first time.
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23. RESOLVED that this regular Meeting of Council now adjourn.
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